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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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as in liberated
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Recent Examples of freed
Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
And both players seemed freed by a rotational tweak that saw the Broncos largely alternate the backs by series instead of searching for the perfect run looks for each player.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Linda eventually freed herself and called 911.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The convictions were later overturned on appeals due to constitutional errors, and before they could be retried, prosecutors said advanced DNA analysis pointed to another person, and both men were ordered freed in 2009, according to The Associated Press.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
The post warned that Debisa was dangerous and would be freed because he had been found incompetent to proceed and unlikely to be restored in the criminal case related to the fight, as well as a second case of burglary.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Emergency responders freed the car’s driver, the CHP’s logs showed, but the motorist later died at the scene.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All mention of subsidized colonization was gone; in its place was the news that freed men, if of age, could now join the Union Army and Navy—and thereby prove to the world their manhood and just claims to full and equal American citizenship.
—Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
An official campaign representing Abd El-Fattah confirmed the pardon on Facebook, adding that the activist will be freed once Sisi’s decree is published in the official gazette.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Its stupidity was entertaining, but its stupidity also freed me from having to think about it.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
And both players seemed freed by a rotational tweak that saw the Broncos largely alternate the backs by series instead of searching for the perfect run looks for each player.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Linda eventually freed herself and called 911.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The convictions were later overturned on appeals due to constitutional errors, and before they could be retried, prosecutors said advanced DNA analysis pointed to another person, and both men were ordered freed in 2009, according to The Associated Press.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
The post warned that Debisa was dangerous and would be freed because he had been found incompetent to proceed and unlikely to be restored in the criminal case related to the fight, as well as a second case of burglary.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Emergency responders freed the car’s driver, the CHP’s logs showed, but the motorist later died at the scene.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
All mention of subsidized colonization was gone; in its place was the news that freed men, if of age, could now join the Union Army and Navy—and thereby prove to the world their manhood and just claims to full and equal American citizenship.
—Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
An official campaign representing Abd El-Fattah confirmed the pardon on Facebook, adding that the activist will be freed once Sisi’s decree is published in the official gazette.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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And that liberated me, absolutely liberated me.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some argue the practice is riding on the coattails of Canada’s historical ties to countries such as the Netherlands, which was liberated by Canadian troops during World War II and where Canadians are particularly appreciated.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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On a patch of public land north of Ramona earlier this month, Angela Hernandez-Cusick watched with a group of wildlife experts as the door to each cub’s carrier was opened.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) over its employment practices, the agency said in a news release Tuesday.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Once most of the ticker tape had been cleared from the pitch, and the game finally started, all this seemed to have rattled the Netherlands, who played an unusually physical brand of football, perhaps a precursor to their infamous 2010 final display against Spain.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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In addition, 288 tons of green waste and other debris had been cleared from yards, washes and roads.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the system saved Paley more than 10 hours a week, time that can be reinvested into guest service and staff training.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Homegrown berries have saved the family ~$40 per month, Leonard says.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyone was safe after the incident, according to a statement released by the organizers.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some asked if the attacker was still at large, relieved when told the police said the suspect was dead.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Leonard was relieved from the podium, and went about the rest of his afternoon.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, title notwithstanding, this opener is as gleeful as the rest of the record, as Swift sings about being rescued from a descent into Shakespearian madness by her happy-go-lucky baller.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The group was able to use their phone to call 911 and she was rescued by air ambulance with unknown injuries, deputies said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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That's because the city has a history of shifting on this issue, from when pursuits were restricted following bystander deaths, and then loosened in response to carjackings and reckless driving in the city.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Freed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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